Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- The Masquers records
- Dates:
- 1908-1980s
- Creators:
- Masquers club
- Extent:
- 32 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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The Masquers records, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Masquers records span the years 1908-1980s and encompass approximately 32 linear feet. The collection consists of membership and organization records; miscellaneous papers, including "Masquerettes" material; files regarding plays, shows, and tributes; audio tapes; plaques; scrapbooks; and photographs.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Masquers was founded as a theatrical club and fraternal organization by Hollywood actors in 1925.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of The Masquers, 2001
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Names:
- Masquers club
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2013
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: November 13, 2013
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
- Preferred citation:
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The Masquers records, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226